Just because it's Valentine's Day ...

In honor of Valentine's Day, I have unearthed this e-mail my wife sent to me on March 24, 2000. It shows you some of the many reasons I fell in love with her.

To all of you reading this, know that having someone special helps make life's ills seem small time -- for love is all around no matter how much the world beats you up.

-- CI

Subject: hey you
From: mellie
Sent: Fri 3/24/00 6:18 PM
To: Wes

Wes,

We just got of the phone, and I can’t wait to talk to you again. I just want to be with you every minute. Even though I will miss you next to me tonight, absence makes the heart grow fonder. And my heart is completely fond of you. I cannot explain how wonderful you make me feel. I feel like sunshine is beaming off of me. I know we have only been together for such a short time, but I feel emotionally, intellectually, and physically close to you. We fit together so perfectly. ... I've started to fall in love with you. It overwhelms me to think how great this is going to be, you and me.